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2024-2025 DEC Handbook


DEC Chairs, please make sure you have completed the District Chair Confirmation form


Parent Residence Requirements for Service Members, Peace Officers & Educators


DEC ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTING FORM SURVEY  

Annual Financial Reporting Form - printable (for reference only, use the link above to complete the survey.)



* Additional Resource: "DEC Hearings. A discussion of issues regarding the DEC process." Presented at the 2017 Athletic Directors Conference.

*2024-2026 Organizing DEC Chairs 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. DEC CHAIR CHECKLIST

  • 2024-2025 Tentative Sports Season Dates & Game/Tournament Limits
  • Organizing First DEC Meeting
  • DEC First Meeting Agenda
  • DEC Chair Confirmation
  • Guidelines: Code of Ethics for UIL Committees
  • Section 21: Responsibility of the Superintendent
  • Section 28: District Executive Committee
  • Section 29: Penalties the DEC Can Impose
  • DEC Penalty Grid
  • Section 1203: Duties of the Athletic DEC 
  • Coaches Certification Program
  • DEC Financial Report Form

II. REQUIRED PROCEDURES FOR DEC HEARINGS

  • DEC Agenda Template
  • DEC Minutes Template
  • DEC Notice of Hearing Template
  • Script for DEC Chairs

III. OPEN MEETINGS ACT (FAQ)

IV. PREVIOUS ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM

V. DESIGNATED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

VI. NCAA FOOTBALL TIE BREAKER

VII. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

VIII. APPLICABLE UIL RULES - ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY